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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Insomnia Cookies is set to open soon on Garden Street downtown to offer late-night treats for Pensacola residents. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee announced up to $500,000 in grant funding for its thirteenth edition scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 9—Letters of Intent must be submitted by March 6 at noon CT. Rick's Blog
- ➤ At UWF’s Education Research Library, locals gathered yesterday to craft junk journals as a break from screens + organizer Ashley Byrd said the event helped people relax and connect over hands-on creativity. WUWF
- ➤ Pensacola will host Mardi Gras festivities starting Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Bay Center with Mardi Gras Mambo headlined by Waka Flocka Flame + Friday sees the Krewe of Lafitte Parade at 7:30 p.m. downtown, and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade will run Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. downtown. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Pensacola Beach’s Tuesday night Bands on the Beach returns on April 7 with a lineup featuring new and familiar musical acts (presented by Santa Rosa Island Authority). The free concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion. Local Pulse
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reimagine Palafox construction is in its fifth week with utility work finished on Feb. 6; Palafox Street will complete May 24 while intersections remain closed until November. Down downtown, parade routes will shift on Feb. 13 and 14 for Mardi Gras events so drivers should plan alternate routes. Rick's Blog
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships begin Tuesday, March 3 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Families can enjoy free events (Fan Fest and Dribble Drive for kids) on Saturday, March 7 while the tournament runs through March 9. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Pensacola Catholic's girls soccer team beat Florida High 1-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 10 thanks to key saves by goalkeeper Lily Rodriguez, and they will face South Walton in a Region 1-3A final rematch on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Devon Witherspoon, a Pensacola native, helped the Seahawks secure a 29-13 Super Bowl win against the Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 8. His local roots brought added pride to the historic victory. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Five Pensacola area boys basketball teams qualified for the state playoffs as announced on Feb. 9. Milton and Booker T. Washington earned automatic bids by winning district tournaments while Pensacola, Pensacola Catholic and L.E.A.D. Academy received at-large bids and the regional quarterfinals will begin on Feb. 14. Pensacola News Journal
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Waka Flocka Flame Concert
5-8 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices from $110 — Catch Waka Flocka Flame live in an electrifying concert event.
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Valentine's Day Celebration with Chrisette Michele
11 PM - 3 AM — Sanders Beach — Ticketed event — Experience a luxurious Valentine’s Day dinner and live music by Grammy winner Chrisette Michele along the Pensacola waterfront.
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Museum of Commerce — Tickets available — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring beloved Beatles classics.
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Galentine's Sing-Along Brunch
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Bounce Beach Pensacola — Bottomless mimosas included — Celebrate Galentine’s Day with bold singing, brunch bites, and bubbly drinks.
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Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest
10 AM - 6 PM — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — $5 entry — Indulge in a day of chocolate and cheese delights with food trucks, live music, and family fun.
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Brantley Gilbert's Tattoo Tour
6-9 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — An unforgettable night featuring Brantley Gilbert alongside Travis Denning and Austin Snell with epic country music hits.
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Moonshine Saloon Country Music Night
8 PM – 12 AM — Moonshine Saloon — Cost Info TBD — Enjoy award-winning country music from a duo sharing stories through their songs.
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Eddie 9V with Southern Magnolia
7-9 p.m. — The Handlebar — Cover charge may apply — Experience the soulful sounds of Eddie 9V as he showcases his blues roots in a vibrant club atmosphere.
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Free Yoga at Bayview Park
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all ages and experience levels.
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Sun Belt Basketball Tournament - All Sessions Pass
9:30 PM — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket price varies — Catch the exciting action of the Sun Belt Conference's top basketball teams in a thrilling tournament atmosphere.
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